An endotoxin is ________.

A. secreted by gram-positive organisms
B. indicative of gram-negative bacterial infection
C. secreted by pathogenic organisms
D. indicative of fungal infections
E. indicative of viral infections


Answer: B

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__________________ Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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